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Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Bright and Zesty Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad Delight

This Feta Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a vibrant, nourishing dish featuring orzo pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta, perfect for potlucks and busy nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces orzo can use whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and spread on a plate to cool.
  3. Wash and chop vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, chop parsley, drain chickpeas, and slice olives. Crumble feta cheese.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm orzo with prepared vegetables, chickpeas, and crumbled feta. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the orzo and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly while keeping the vegetables crisp.
  6. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, adjust seasoning, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, swap orzo for quinoa. Let the salad sit before serving to enhance flavors.

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